Public Safety

It is the mission of the Anchorage Police Department to deliver police services in the most effective, responsive, and professional manner possible; to protect lives and property; to prevent crime and maintain order; and, to enforce the law impartially with due regard for the constitutional rights of all citizens.

The Department of Health and Human Services enhances the quality of life for the people of Anchorage by promoting good physical and mental health, preventing illness and injury, protecting the environment, and providing helping services to people in need.